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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301669347
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,500.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/06/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 06/10/2002
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date: 06/24/2002
Final Order: 07/28/2003
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/28/2003 | $7,500.00 | 06/10/2002 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/06/2002 | $7,500.00 | 06/10/2002 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BLOODBORNE
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of communicable diseases associated with exposure to Tetanus, Salmonella, and Hepatitis A in that provided shower facilities were not used by employees At the establishment - December, 2001 - Employee interviews with members of the Sanitation Crew, Wash Crew and Bird Crews who have regular contact with fecal matter in poultry confinement houses indicated that they do not use the shower and locker facility due to its uncleanliness and lack of soap and towels. Abatement Note Provide shower facility with adequate supply of soap and towels that is kept in a sanitary condition. DECOSTER EGG FARMS AND ITS SUCCESSORS WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD SECTION 5(A)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 301664231, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM 5 ISSUED ON 5/28/99, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED IN TURNER, MAINE.,